The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

[ImperialBlade]

If you had $1400 to spend on one of the following 5.56 ARs which would you pick?

BCM RECCE-16
DANIEL DEFENSE V4 AR15 RIFLE 16"
Colt LE6940 Law Enforcement Carbine
Ruger SR556FB

Thanks,
Eric

 

[uscbigdawg]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

Build it myself.

Rich

 

[ORD]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

If it is between those options ONLY, it would be a toss up for me between the DD and the Colt in terms of overall quality, but I think the DD would edge out the Colt for me based on the features available on the DD and my experience with them being very accurate ARs.

But, like the dawg said...I'd probably make a $1400 AR a DIY project.

 

[smithc6]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: uscbigdawg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Build it myself.

Rich
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This, but if I had to choose one of those options Id go with the BCM.

Ultimately Id choose a Noveske though...

 

[Killshot44]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: uscbigdawg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Build it myself.

Rich
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THIS.....

Best part about the platform. Easy to purchase top-shelf components tailored to your shooting needs.

 

[problemchild]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

How bout a new DD mid-16" 12"-lightrail for 695 free shipping?

 

[Silverbullet2]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

Colt for sure. The best quality parts. JPG

 

[Silverbullet2]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

Or.... save up a few more dollars and buy a KAC SR-15. They are TOPS! JPG

 

[BCP]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

Build one. Duh.

 

[Tactical_Tom]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

Build it or buy an LMT MRP I have seen them go for less than that new on gun broker. If I had to go with a factory built rifle it would be an LMT or JP Rifle.

 

[ImperialBlade]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

Thanks for the responses. For the 5.56 I am trying to keep a budget of $1400. THe ARs I listed were what I initially found in that price range. This platform I am looking for something that is very maneuverable and fast in the hand. This wont be the long range gun, more for close range and the occasional medium range engagement. Think home protecting / CQB duties with a little range capabilities.

I also want a 7.62 platform and I will obviously pay more for that since POF, JP, LMT and LWRC are on that short list and in general 7.62 platform inherently cost more. Of Course if Colt CM901 or SIG716 gets into the civilian market (who knows when) they too would be worth looking at. That set up would be for longer range than the 5.56 I am thinking of. Hence leaning toward a POF or the excellent JP platforms. I would love a 7.62 to be the best of both worlds, but realistically I know I can't have my cake and eat it too. If I am overlooking something please let me know, I would rather spend the coin on one jack of all trade rifle than two or three specific purpose rifles.

I am not opposed to building a AR, my only issue is the butt-stocks have to be fixed or pinned, barrel can not be less than 16 inches and can not have a flash suppressor or be threaded for a suppressor. NYS Gun laws I have to abide by are here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/13624979/New-York-State-Gun-Laws

 

[Prairie Dog Dundee]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

I can only speak for the Colts but I've owned three for years with no problems.

 

[cg_wilson2003]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

I just saw a LMT MRP NIB on Gunbroker for $1,400. I have one and love it, very nice and the fit and finish is the best I have seen on a AR. I have had a few AR's in my time and it has been my favorite by far.

 

[sobrbiker883]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: uscbigdawg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Build it myself.

Rich
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Or have Specialized Dynamics build it.

 

[RONINUSMC]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

I would build one myself, picking the exact parts i want from the get go..

 

[ReaperDriver]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cg_wilson2003</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just saw a LMT MRP NIB on Gunbroker for $1,400. I have one and love it, very nice and the fit and finish is the best I have seen on a AR. I have had a few AR's in my time and it has been my favorite by far. </div></div>
+1000. My LMT has been flawless

 

[ImperialBlade]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

Seeing that I live in NEw York, does building it myself allow me to have features on the AR build that I could not otherwise get straight from a AR builder?
i.e. = Collapsable stock, or flash suppressor?

 

[Alderleet]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

Nope, whether you buy it pre built, or build it yourself, you have to adhere to local laws.

+1 for the Noveske comment ^

 

[ImperialBlade]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

@Alderleet...
Small world, I spend the better part of 4 years at Hill AFB. I never could understand building an Air Force base is 1/3 of the miltary's munitions on a semi-active fault line.
Anyways...back to topic. Half the crap I like on an AR I cant get while living in NYS. I think I have to move...Tennessee is sounding good.

 

[jwb47]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

I didnt feel like putting another rifle together so I just let colt do it for me .
colt 6940 with ta 31f acog

 

[ImperialBlade]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

@jwb47
Great looking setup. Have you thought about or felt the need for the Doctor reflex sight on your current configuration?
By the way how does the Colt shoot for you?

 

[1Sg (ret)]

Re: The $1400 5.56 AR choice - BCM, DD, Colt or Ruger

I have only had experiances with Colt and DD for the money the DD comes with more stuff that u may or may not buy later.